In this tutorial, I show you how to avoid the frustrating situation of running out of gas in the middle of a BBQ with friends and family. Learn how to set up a smart notification system using Home Assistant to remind you when your gas grill tank is nearly empty. I'll guide you through building a solution with ESPHome that monitors your gas tank's fill level and reports it to Home Assistant.
With this setup, you'll receive push notifications on your smartphone and voice notifications on your smart speakers when the gas level reaches a critical threshold. Ensure your grill is always ready to fire up by following this step-by-step guide to create a reliable reminder system. No more BBQ disruptions – keep grilling with confidence!
More details can be found on my blog:
https://the-smart-home-maker.com/tutorials/keep-your-bbq-going-smart-gas-tank-alerts-with-home-assistant-and-esphome/00:00 Intro
01:43 Basic solution idea
01:57 Required parts & tools
02:56 Wiring diagram
06:10 Design & print the housing the housing
08:53 Prototype
09:28 ESPHome YAML Code
18:13 Excursion: Explanation of battery percentage calculation
23:35 Load cell calibration
25:26 Installation of the device
25:40 First data coming into Home Assistant
27:16 Explanation of automations and conclusion
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